Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen syndrome

Overview

A rare genetic bone growth disorder characterized by short stature and other skeletal deformities.

Symptoms

* Postnatal growth deficiency * Short trunk * Short stature * Mental deficiency * Small head

Causes

* Asthma * Chromosome 8p deletion syndrome - barrel chest * Cockayne syndrome * COPD * Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome - barrel chest